54th BEDFORD MARATHON B.C.U. EASTERN REGION 2006 HASLER QUALIFIER EVENT Sunday 30th April 2006 VENUE Viking Kayak Club, Poynters Boathouse, Batts Ford, Commercial Road, Bedford MK40 1QS OS Map 153 (Explorer 208), Grid Ref. 048495 CAR PARK Public car park adjacent to Poynters Boathouse. Access via St. Paul’s Square and Horne Lane (mini roundabout) on one-way system. Upstream side of Bedford Town Bridge on the north bank of the river. CLASSES Division 3 Singles & 1/2, 3/4 Doubles 19.5 km 4 Portages Division 4 to 6 Singles & 5/6, Doubles 12.5 km 2 Portages Division 7 to 9 Singles & 7/8, & 9 Doubles 6.5 km 0 Portages Lightning Race (singles only) 2.5 km 0 Portages TIMETABLE Race Class Check-In Briefing START Div 1/2, 3, 3/4, 4, 5, 5/6, 6 09:00 - 11:15hrs 11:55 hrs 12:15 hrs Div 7, 7/8, 8, 9, Lightning 09:00 - 10:15hrs 10:40 hrs 11:00 hrs REFRESHMENTS Light refreshments will be available to competitors. SAFETY All division 7, 8 & 9 and Lightning Race paddlers must wear B.C.U. approved buoyancy aids and all paddlers under 16 years of age in higher divisions are strongly advised to do so. Changing and shower facilities will be available at VKC. PARTICIPATION Canoeing and Kayaking are “Assumed risk”-“Water contact sports” that may carry attendant risks. Participants should be aware of and accept these risks, and be responsible for their own action and involvement. PRIZES 1st, 2nd & 3rd Paddler/Crew in each singles and doubles division will receive prizes provided there is quorate entry in division. RESULTS Results will be sent by post to paddlers/clubs providing self-addressed stamped envelopes or by email if an email address is provided. V.K.C. Reserve the right without prior notice to alter any of these arrangements should the weather or circumstances warrant it. NUMBERS Vertical numbers for marathon racing are compulsory for div 1 - 8. FEES Senior: £5.00 per seat, Junior: £4.50 per seat, Lightning Race: £3.00 per seat Late entries (accepted up to 10:15 hrs) £2.00 extra per seat. An additional fee of £3.00 per paddler will be charged for an event ticket if a current BCU membership card is not produced. ENTRIES All entries including BCU numbers and individual ranking together with the correct fees payable to Viking Kayak Club must be received by Thursday 27th April 2006 fees by post, entries by post or email (preferred). TO Geoff Tilford, 82 Whitworth Way, Wilstead, Bedfordshire. MK45 3DY Telephone: 07971 856747 Email: [email protected] P1 Start 19.5km Course T1 4 portages P2 6 turns 6.5km T2 P3 Divisions T3 8.5km 1/2, 3/4, 3 P4 15km T4 19km 17km T5 Down T6 Stream Finish Priory Longholme Schools Victorian Bedford County Queens Courses Country Boathouse Suspension Bridge Bridge Park Park Bridge P1 Start 12.5km Course T1 2 portages P2 4 turns 6.5km T2 Divisions 8.5km 4, 5, 5/6, 6 10.5km T4 T3 Down April 2006 Stream th Finish Priory Longholme Schools Victorian Bedford County Queens Country Boathouse Suspension Bridge Bridge Park Park Bridge Sunday 30 – Start 6.5 km Course 2km T2 0 portages T1 4 turns 6km 4km Divisions T3 T4 7, 7/8, 8, 9 Down Stream Finish Schools Victorian Bedford County Queens Boathouse Suspension Bridge Bridge Park Bridge Bedford Marathon Start 54th 2.5 km Course 2km 0 portages T1 2 turns T2 Down Lightnings Stream Finish U10, U12 Schools Victorian Bedford County Boathouse Suspension Bridge Bridge Bridge 54th BEDFORD MARATHON B.C.U. EASTERN REGION HASLER QUALIFIER EVENT th Sunday 30 April 2006 Please remember you must supply the individual singles ranking of each doubles paddler to qualify for Hasler points. Name Juniors Singles Cat. Class BCU No. Race Age @ Ranking J/S/V Entered Fee (First / Last) 1/1/2006 Division M/F Div/Boat Total race fees enclosed: £......….... DECLARATION: I/We certify that the above is/are amateur(s) as defined by the British Canoe Union and is/are able to swim 50 metres in light clothing and accept full responsibility for his/ her/themselves, crafts and accessories, before, during and after the race. Name & Address: Designation: Signature: Club: Email: All cheques crossed & made payable to: Tel No. Viking Kayak Club Entries to: Geoff Tilford, 82 Whitworth Way, Wilstead, Bedfordshire. MK45 3DY Telephone: 07971 856747 Email: [email protected] .